Elk Hunt Summary
We arrived in camp around noon on Friday of second season. It was me, my brother, and another buddy. We quickly set up camp because the rain was coming. About an hour after we set up, the rains came. It rained until Tuesday. Not a nice little drizzle that can dampen the...
Just found out that there is a free app available that will allow you to upload my maps to your mobile device. It essentially turns your phone or tablet into a GPS and you can add waypoints and tracks with my map in the background. I have not tried it out yet, but I just wanted to gauge the...
In my opinion, there are too many hunters worried about getting 3+ miles back into an area to \"escape\" from other hunters. As has been discussed by a few of the brainiacs on this site, you do not need to submit yourself to this type of physical punishment. I have talked to a lot of hunters...
I have had the pleasure of talking to hundreds of elk hunters across the US over the last couple of months. All I can say is WOW. Everybody has been courteous, informative, and just basically wants to hang out and talk hunting. I enjoy every minute of it.
When I talk to somebody about a...
I finally bought my first game camera. My biggest concern is having somebody else find it and either jack it up or take it. What are your thoughts on this and should I be concerned? I plan on placing it on an elk trail that I know an everyday hunter would not find.
Just talked to Daved270. He will be getting a center point for his map to me soon and then his map will be on its way. This will be his first elk hunt in CO. Congrats to Daved270.
Mike
In your opinion, what contributes the most to an elk that has a gamey taste. Personally, I do not mind if it tastes gamey. However, the rest of my family has some opinions on the matter. I have a few ideas in no particular order...
1. High levels of hormones during the rut.
2. Lactic acid...